You know who’s sitting comfortably right behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the global influencer list for July 2025? Kim Taehyung. V of BTS.
Because of course he is.
According to the NetBase Quid global influencer rankings, Taehyung has officially snagged the #3 spot worldwide, making him the only Asian artist in the top 10 this month, right alongside the world’s most followed football legends. The same Taehyung who casually posts blurry selfies, paints quietly in the corner, and disappears for days, only to come back and break the internet with a single “hi.”
The report measured global engagement, social media reach, and overall influence across platforms, with Taehyung’s impact so significant it placed him above countless Hollywood celebrities, sports stars, and global public figures who live online 24/7 trying to get attention.
Meanwhile, Taehyung’s just out here living his life, showing up at Paris Fashion Week looking like a runway ghost prince, sharing snippets of jazz playlists, attending art exhibits, and occasionally dropping selfies that send ARMYs into meltdown mode for weeks. And somehow, that quiet, artistic, unbothered energy has him topping charts where most influencers have to hustle daily for half the impact.
ARMYs, naturally, are celebrating, flooding social media with proud edits, hashtags, and threads explaining why Taehyung’s influence is different. It’s not manufactured or forced; it’s the result of genuine talent, authenticity, and a presence so strong it transcends language, culture, and algorithms.
This milestone also shows how K-pop idols, especially BTS members, are not just “idols” in the traditional sense but global cultural forces shifting industries and shaping conversations. Taehyung’s reach impacts fashion, music, art, and even travel trends, proving that his influence goes far beyond fan circles.
And while Ronaldo and Messi may be the kings of the sports world, Taehyung is out here reminding everyone that you can be a soft-spoken, art-loving, jazz-listening artist and still hold your ground in a global arena dominated by athletic giants.
It’s also worth noting that Taehyung achieved this while serving in the military, with limited activity compared to his pre-enlistment days, yet his name remains a constant on trending lists, and his impact continues to grow, proving once again that true influence doesn’t take a break.
So here’s to Kim Taehyung, who is out here ranking next to the world’s biggest athletes, without even trying, reminding everyone that quiet power is still power—and that a single Taehyung selfie can do what millions in ad budgets can’t.
Keep sitting pretty at the top, Taehyung. The world is watching, and we’re all here for it.
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